Needed Me

"Needed Me"
Single by Rihanna
from the album Anti
Released March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)
Recorded
Genre Electro-R&B
Length 3:11
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Rihanna singles chronology
"Kiss It Better"
(2016)		 "Needed Me"
(2016)		 "This Is What You Came For"
(2016)

"Needed Me" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). It was written by Rihanna, Brittany Hazard, A. Sneed, Alicia Reneé, Charles Hinshaw and Derrus Rachel together with its producer DJ Mustard and its co-producers Twice as Nice and Frank Dukes. It impacted the radio stations on March 30, 2016, as a follow up single from Anti together with "Kiss It Better". The song has reached the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 22 so far.

Writing and production

On September 15, 2014, American producer DJ Mustard confirmed that he and Rihanna had collaborated on a song for the singer's eight studio album, Anti, "We haven't got our club record just yet but we have a ballad that I really like and that she likes too."[1] "Needed Me" was written by Rihanna, Brittany Hazard, A. Sneed, Alicia Reneé, Charles Hinshaw, Derrus Rachel together with its producer DJ Mustard and its co-producers Twice as Nice and Frank Dukes.[2] "Needed Me" was recorded at the Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The vocal recording and production was done by producer Kuk Harrell while Blake Mares served as a recording and production assistant. "Needed Me" was mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios in Universal City, California and was assisted by Chris Galland & Ike Schultz. The song was mastered by Chris Gehringer at the Sterling Sound Studios in New York City.[2] Via her official Twitter account the singer confirmed that "Needed Me" alongside "Kiss It Better" will be released as follow up singles and impacted radios on March 30, 2016.[3]

Composition

"Needed Me" is an electro-R&B song[4] with a length of three minutes and eleven seconds.[5] Jessica McKinney of Vibe noted that the song features an "electronic sound" and "heavy bass triggers".[6] Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph described the track as a downtempo song with synthetic sounds, elements of electro bubble, and a loose, casual vocal.[7]

Music video

In late March 2016, media outlets reported that Rihanna was filming the music video for "Needed Me" during her Anti World Tour. The reports featured photos that saw Rihanna topless outdoors and images of Rihanna dressed in a backless bronze leather jumpsuit while riding on the back of a motorcycle.[8] On April 20, 2016, Rihanna posted three video stills onto her official Instagram, and announced that the song's official music video would be released later that day in celebration of 420. The same Instagram stills revealed that the music video was directed by filmmaker Harmony Korine.[9]

The video is set in a "gritty" area of Miami and features appearances from gun carrying and bike-riding characters. The video moves on to feature tattooed strippers in slow motion with low lit candle lighting. Rihanna, meanwhile, plays the action anti-hero, smoking and staring out into the distance from the patio of her luxurious pad, in a sheer cover-up. Later, she slowly makes her way through the grungy strip club with a pistol, setting her sights on one unlucky tattoo-heavy guy getting a lap dance—and kills him. Aisha Harris of Slate stated that the accompanying video “Needed Me” was inspired by Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers.[10]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Rihanna's official website.[2]

Locations
Personnel
  • Rihanna – vocals, writing
  • DJ Mustard – writing, production
  • Twice As Nice – writing, co-production
  • Frank Dukes – writing, co-production
  • Brittany Hazard – writing
  • A. Sneed – writing
  • Alicia Reneé – writing
  • Charles Hinshaw – writing
  • Derrus Rachel – writing
  • Marcos Tovar – vocal recording
  • Kuk Harrell – vocal recording, vocal production
  • Blake Mares – additional recording
  • Thomas Warren – assistant recorded
  • Manny Marroquin – mixing
  • Chris Galland – mixing assistant
  • Ike Schultz – mixing assistant
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[11] 61
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 27
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 36
France (SNEP)[14] 94
Germany (Official German Charts)[15] 86
Hungary (Single Top 40)[16] 31
Ireland (IRMA)[17] 62
Italy (FIMI)[18] 67
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 66
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 33
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21]
[22]		 69
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 53
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[24] 48
US Billboard Hot 100[25] 22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] 10
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[27] 29

References

  1. ↑ Lockett, Dee (March 12, 2015). "Everything We Know About Rihanna’s Next Album: A Timeline". Vulture. New York. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Anti (Deluxe Edition) | Rihanna | Credits". Rihannanow.com. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ "#KISSITBETTER and #NEEDEDME will both be serviced to radio tomorrow morning at 7am EST. #ANTI". Twitter. March 29, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ Gerard, Chris (January 29, 2016). "Rihanna: Anti". PopMatters. Retrieved March 30, 2016. “Needed Me” is mellowish dubstep-flavored electro-R&B that goes nowhere.
  5. ↑ "ANTI (Deluxe) by Rihanna". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  6. ↑ McKinney, Jessica (January 29, 2016). "Review: Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ Is Gold… If You’re Willing To Give It A Try". Vibe. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  7. ↑ Neil McCormick, (January 28, 2016). "Rihanna, Anti, track by track". The Telegraph.
  8. ↑ "Rihanna Spotted Filiming 'Needed Me' Music Video During Miami ANTI World Tour Stop [PHOTOS]". Music Times.
  9. ↑ Owen Myers. "Rihanna Is Celebrating 4/20 By Premiering The “Needed Me” Video". The FADER.
  10. ↑ "Rihanna’s Harmony Korine–directed video for “Needed Me” feels a lot like Spring Breakers (VIDEO).". Slate Magazine.
  11. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (May 7 2016). "ARIA Singles: Drake 'One Dance' Is the No 1 Song". Noise11. Retrieved May 7, 2016. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ↑ "Rihanna – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Rihanna. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  13. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert {{{year}}}{{{week}}} into search. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Rihanna – Needed Me" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Rihanna – Needed Me". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 18, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Top Digital - Classifica settimanale WK 18 (dal 2016-04-29 al 2016-05-05)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Rihanna – Needed Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  20. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Rihanna – Needed Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan.
  23. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Rihanna – Needed Me". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-05-12" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Rihanna – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Rihanna. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Rihanna – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Rihanna. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Rihanna – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Rihanna. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

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